Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 20-Jun-2022
Time period
  • June 2022  –  June 2023
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation Level
  • This COP qualifies for the Global Compact Active level
Self-assessment
  • Includes a CEO statement of continued support for the UN Global Compact and its ten principles
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Human Rights
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Labour
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Environment
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Anti-Corruption
  • Includes a measurement of outcomes
 
  • Statement of continued support by the Chief Executive Officer

  • Statement of the company's chief executive (CEO or equivalent) expressing continued support for the Global Compact and renewing the company's ongoing commitment to the initiative and its principles.

  • Statement of continued support

    20 June 2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Singapore Corporate Services Pte Ltd reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

    In this annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Alan Chang
    Managing Director

Human Rights
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of human rights for the company (i.e. human rights risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on Human Rights.

  • • Ensure workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities
    • Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats
    • Take measures to eliminate ingredients, designs, defects or side-effects that could harm or threaten human life and health during manufacturing, usage or disposal of products

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.

  • - to provide annual update on awareness raising or training of employees on human rights issue

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - 80% of the staff attended the briefing on Human Rights and our pledge to continue to support UN Global Compact
    - Senior management will review on yearly basis

Labour
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of labour rights for the company (i.e. labour rights-related risks and opportunities). Description of written policies, public commitments and company goals on labour rights.

  • • Ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour
    • Comply with minimum wage standards
    • Ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.

  • - company setup a pay scale framework to ensure pays are comparable to title and rank
    - annual staff appraisal process to include consultation with employees on Labour rights issues

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - yearly review of the framework and performance by senior management

Environment
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of environmental protection for the company (i.e. environmental risks and opportunities). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on environmental protection.

  • • Avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection systems (air pollution control, waste, water treatment systems, etc.)
    • Ensure emergency procedures to prevent and address accidents affecting the environment and human health
    • Minimize the use and ensure safe handling and storage of dangerous substances

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.

  • - promote the use of recycle papers for printing
    - promote the use of recycle materials or environmental friendly suppliers
    - provide training to employees on environmental protection

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.

  • - yearly review by senior management
    - managed to reduced the usage of paper by 10% as we are moving towards digitalisation

Anti-Corruption
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of anti-corruption for the company (i.e. anti-corruption risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on anti-corruption.

  • • Assess the risk of corruption when doing business
    • Mention “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behavior” in contracts with business partners
    • Ensure that internal procedures support the company’s anti-corruption commitment

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.

  • - annual declaration by all employees on ethics and independence compliance.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.

  • - no corruption was noted in the last reporting period.